BLKSHEEP Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Check out the new Fortis Switch™ .308 Rail. It comes in 12" or 14" lengths and is quick install/detach "Switch" Ranier Arms is scheduled to receive the first shipment of these today so act now if you're interested!https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop%2Fdetail&product_id=4494 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPFbJgR_V0s#t=62 Edited April 25, 2014 by BLKSHEEP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I understand the "how"... I don't understand the "why"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I can see the benefits of this - what I see is rolling from a day role into a night role. Night setup might include a night vision device forward of the scope (scope mounted on upper receiver), infrared laser on it, large bright light... Something in a static position. Day use wouldn't have a night vision device, as well as other things, and be more suited to carrying that heavy 308 biotch around. I like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Interesting. I guess your out of luck , if you have a std pined A 2 front sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 neat idea...but meh. I don't take my tubes off very often, and most of my gizmos have QD mounts. I'd rather carry a wrench or screw driver around than a pile of freefloat rails with stuff mounted to them. my Samson pops right off with 2 bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRKle! Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 So now you can have a QD rail instead of QD mounts to attach to your rail! =PIs the weight listed with or without the barrel nut?I wonder how zero repeatability is with the front sight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm kinda liking this. I could see the pros and cons of it. As blue said, devices have QD mounts. But I could envision the different scenarios where instead of having to pop things on or off of the rail, just pop the rail off and swap for another that has a different setup of accessories out of your pack. Possibly less fumbling in the grand scheme. Damn. Now I'm probably gonna have to get one just to screw around with it. Thanks Sheep (and they call me an enabler)...........................................bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 ^^^I'm slowly learning from the Master :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 well if the SHTF, I will bet you all a steak dinner the last freekin thing you will be carrying will be a backpack full of different rails!I am old school K.I.S.S... get you gun how you want it and leave it alone it works put food in your backpack.... :) the gun industry is getting like the fishing industry they make Chit not for the guns and fish but for the people ...I see the point of it but I mean really?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 agree. neat idea for a gun nerd with tons of money who wants to show off all his cool gear "this is my 3rd Saturday of the moth setup" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) I rather have a backpack of different guns if the SHTF, than a bunch of rails. You can't shoot the rails but you can shoot the guns. <laughs> Edited April 26, 2014 by shibiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guruofhotrod Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I like the style with the keymod and the shape of the vent openings but, I'm a little unsure about the Q/D attachment, looks like something that could fail right when you really need it. My Boss bought a Fortis handguard for his AR15 and it has a pretty solid mount that attaches to the stock barrel nut. Would be nice if they could offer a 308 version of that or a non-Q/D version of the model this thread is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigP623 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) I wouldnt think they would put out a sub par product. That being said I do like the design and it would make for some easy cleaning sessions after a dusty day at the range. I might have to get one of these. Edited May 15, 2014 by BigP623 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.R.D. Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 It seems pretty light. Is any other mounting hardware needed that would add weight to the rail. Just asking since it's lighter than the MI keymod which seems to be the front-runner of late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pewpew.308 Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Propriety barrel nut ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Propriety barrel nut ? Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I have this rail and weight is with out barrel nut. It comes with one aswell I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atplowman Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 One is on the way...can't wait to assemble and post pics/review this rail. Will be excited to post my first build and I appreciate the info I find on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRKle! Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 One is on the way...can't wait to assemble and post pics/review this rail. Will be excited to post my first build and I appreciate the info I find on here. Would you happen to have a postal scale by chance? I'm curious what the weight is with barrel nut. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 He can send it to me, and I'll weigh it out on my coke-gram scale. I'm just sayin'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Oh, Sweet Hay-Soos, this is a NICE DAMN RAIL! :hethan: New-Build-Pics coming up this weekend, with shoot results. I have an installation trick coming, too. <thumbsup> Installation de-structions tell you that you need the DPMS 2-prong .308 Armorer's Wrench to install this - you don't, if you have another cool piece of hardware in your toolbox. Wait for it.... WAAAAAAIT... :banana: Edited May 14, 2015 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 waiting on nervous alert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic83 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 i ordered one for a 223 build. I have had an Adams Arms XLP piston kit with low mass carrier sitting around and the rail i had for the build would not work with it. AA calls for a "standard barrel nut" or one of equal length. I was on the phone with Rainier the other day and they confirmed that it would fit...I was on hold while he called FORTIS to be sure. Although there are plenty out there that fit it, I decided on this one. I was originally like...WTF is the point?? Plus I wasnt a big fan of the Fortis look. Well for this piston kit, the gas block has an adjustment knob to adjust the gas. You can rotate it all the way and push the button and pull out the port for cleaning. I guess with other piston systems you can completely remove the op rod that way. with this one you cant. So, I thought this "switch" lever i could gain quick access to the oprod for service or malfunction check. So, mine should be waiting for me when i get home from work in a few days. I went with the 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) agree. neat idea for a gun nerd with tons of money who wants to show off all his cool gear "this is my 3rd Saturday of the moth setup" Just bringing this one back to the top. How's that rail looking, you stupidly rich firearm geek of a gorilla?lol Edited May 21, 2015 by DNP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Pretty damn nice - it'll be a whole rifle as soon as I skip out of work tomorrow afternoon and hit up the local pusher... Pics inbound tomorrow evening. :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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